To help CISOs, developers, and enterprise leaders better understand the evolving quantum landscape, we sat down with Classiq Co-Founder and CEO Nir Minerbi to discuss what’s next—from quantum-safe cryptography and cross-platform flexibility, to the convergence of quantum and AI, and the critical race for top-tier talent. Classiq recently closed the largest quantum funding round to date, a milestone moment for the industry and a round NightDragon was proud to be part of.
The below Q&A can also be found in the recent NightDragon Market Report on Quantum technology, which examines the rapidly evolving market landscape for quantum technology today. View the full report here.
HOW SHOULD TECHNOLOGY AND CYBER LEADERS BE THINKING ABOUT QUANTUM AND WHAT STEPS SHOULD THEY TAKE TO PREPARE THEIR ORGANIZATIONS FOR IT?
Quantum computing is moving from theory to reality. CISOs need to prepare now by exploring quantum-safe cryptography and understanding where quantum will intersect with their systems. Early action ensures both security and a strategic edge.
CLASSIQ ALLOWS FOR UNIQUE 3RD PARTY SOFTWARE INTEGRATIONS WITH ALL MAJOR CSPS AND HPC HYPERSCALERS. WHY WAS IT IMPORTANT FOR CLASSIQ TO SUPPORT ALL HARDWARE OPTIONS NOW?
The quantum landscape is evolving rapidly. By staying hardware- and stack-agnostic, Classiq ensures customers can scale with flexibility and avoid vendor lock-in, no matter how the ecosystem shifts.
TELL US ABOUT THE RACE FOR QUANTUM TALENT. IF WE THOUGHT THE TALENT PROBLEM IN CYBER WAS BIG, HOW MUCH BIGGER IS IT GOING TO BE IN QUANTUM?
Quantum demands rare, cross-disciplinary expertise. We help close that gap by letting software developers build powerful quantum applications without needing to be quantum physicists.
HOW IS THE CONVERGENCE OF AI AND QUANTUM SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, PARTICULARLY IN AREAS LIKE GENERATIVE DESIGN OR OPTIMIZATION?
AI and quantum together will transform how we design and optimize systems. Quantum expands the solution space, and AI helps navigate it—enabling breakthroughs in fields like generative design and complex optimization.